The SINS of E'V'E

10.

Act One scene One
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10pm.
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Midway into the party, Casa Bonita is filled with men and women of great significance and value.
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"Selftalk"
It is 10pm and Mateo is still no where to be seen, where could he possibly have gone? And his guests are all querying me about his absence.
~Esmerald

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Esmerald spots Carlos serving champagne to the guests.
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A glass of champagne my Lady?
~Carlos

Oh! Of course sir,
thank you.
~Guest

Hold on for a second Carlos.
Its been over an hour i came downstairs and am yet to see my husband, do you have any idea about his whereabout?
~Esmerald

My lady am not so sure but i think Lady Teresa might i sent him on a message.
~Carlos

What message? And why? What message could be more important than his presence here.
~Esmerald

Am sorry my lady but i honestly can not help you with those questions, i believe Lady Teresa is in the best position to answer you.
She is the last person i saw Master Mateo with.
~Carlos

That is fine Carlos,
You may return to your duty.
~Carlos

Thank you my lady.
~Carlos

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Esmerald looks out for Teresa
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My greetings ladies, pardon my Interruption to your colloguy
May i speak to you in private mother-in-law?
~Esmerald

Well daughter inlaw am in midst of a business convo, could you not hold on for some minutes?
~Teresa

Actually mother i can't.
It is very important what i want to talk with you so please permit me, i promise i won't take much of your time.
~Esmerald

Please excuse Lady Ann, let me attend to my son's wide.
~Teresa

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Esmerald walks Teresa to the poolside.
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So then, what is it you want to talk to me about Esmerald?
~Teresa

Your son my husband is missing at the party, i have asked almost every staff and non seems to know his whereabout.
~Esmerald

He is not missing.
You can see him at the party because he out for a business meeting.
~Teresa

A business meeting you say?
I was with him hours ago and he never mentioned any thing of such to me.
~Esmerald